Military & Veterans News Secretary Wilkie meets with leaders at Washington DC VA Medical Center Today, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie visited the Washington DC VA Medical Center (VAMC), where he met with facility and regional leaders and received updates on recent progress in Veterans’ care and plans for further improvements at the facility.
Military & Veterans News Forever GI Bill Expands VA Educational Benefits Effective Aug. 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented 15 more provisions of the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also referred to as the Forever GI Bill.
Military & Veterans News President Trump Selects Jake Leinenkugel to Lead VA Commission Focused on Veterans’ Mental Health Treatment Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that President Donald J. Trump has selected former VA White House Senior Advisor Thomas “Jake” Leinenkugel to lead a key commission focused on the department’s mental health care programs.
Military & Veterans News VA’s Transition Assistance Program Participant Guide honored by marketing association WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was recently recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals during the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards, for the VA Benefits and Services Participant Guide — a publication that makes it easy for transitioning service members and Veterans to understand their benefits.
Military & Veterans News VA resumes in-person benefits services halted by the COVID-19 response WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the reestablishment of in-person benefits services in select locations throughout the country.
Military & Veterans News VA, federal partners plan for COVID-19 vaccination distribution The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine plan to ensure VA safely and equitably distributes vaccines once authorized.
Military & Veterans News VA releases 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released today the 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which found no significant increases in the Veteran suicide rate from 2017-2018, average suicide deaths per day or total count of Veteran suicides — however, there were positive trends related to VA health care and suicide prevention efforts overall.
Military & Veterans News VA, American Kidney Fund join efforts to help Veterans diagnosed with kidney disease WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is partnering with the nonprofit The American Kidney Fund (AKF) to help Veterans diagnosed with kidney disease live healthier lives.
Military & Veterans News VA partnership helps secure permanent housing for more than 4,000 formerly homeless Veterans WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today their partnership with Veterans Matter has helped more than 4,000 Veterans exit homelessness and move into permanent housing since 2012.
Military & Veterans News VA launches White Ribbon VA campaign to promote healthy relationships during Domestic Violence Awareness Month The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched White Ribbon VA, a month-long national call to action to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Military & Veterans News VA breaks ground on American Indian Veterans Memorial at Riverside National Cemetery The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie today broke ground on the first American Indian Veterans Memorial at a VA national cemetery.
Military & Veterans News During Suicide Prevention Month VA encourages supporters to “Be There” for Veterans and help connect them with resources This September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes Suicide Prevention Month highlighting VA’s Be There campaign, reminding Veterans and their loved ones that small actions can make a big difference to Veterans going through difficult times.
Military & Veterans News VA’s digital COVID-19 screening for Veterans, employees, aids in low infection rate The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the use of digital screening at VA health care facilities and increased telehealth has enabled the department to dramatically increase the rate of COVID-19 testing for Veterans and employees.
Military & Veterans News VA rolls out new patient-appointment tool, as part of electronic health record modernization transformation The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new appointment scheduling tool Aug. 21 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System to make medical visits more efficient for care providers and Veterans.
Military & Veterans News VA prepares to welcome volunteers back to health care facilities The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today plans to gradually and safely reintroduce volunteers to its health care facilities.
Military & Veterans News New data shows Veterans’ increased use of online VA health care tools during COVID-19 pandemic WASHINGTON — The U.S.
Military & Veterans News VA, America’s Adopt A Soldier partner to help Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness stay connected WASHINGTON — The U.S.
Military & Veterans News VA expands funding for emergency response for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it is allocating an additional $400 million of its coronavirus relief funding to enhance the department’s emergency relief response for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic.
Military & Veterans News VA offers debt relief to Veterans through year’s end The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced its commitment to extend debt relief to Veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 to the end of 2020 by suspending certain debt collection actions.
Military & Veterans News VA offers debt relief to Veterans through year’s end The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced its commitment to extend debt relief to Veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 to the end of 2020 by suspending certain debt collection actions.
Military & Veterans News VA hits major milestone in the resolution of legacy appeals The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it has reached a significant milestone in the overall Legacy Appeals Resolution Plan with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) completing actions on nearly all non-remand legacy appeals as of July 4.
Military & Veterans News VA reinstates in-person services at 100 hospitals across the country The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today, as of mid-June, more than 100 VA medical facilities and medical centers (VAMCs) have reinstated at least one in-person service within their direct health care delivery system after certain services were temporarily on hold or reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military & Veterans News VA launches COVID-19 screening tool WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the launching of a digital COVID-19 screening tool to streamline Veteran access to medical care during the coronavirus pandemic.
